“It’s real to me dammit”- Wrestling fans jubilant after CM Punk finally gets lifelong dream fulfilled on SmackDown

Twenty years after signing his first WWE contract, CM Punk will finally main event WrestleMania 41 against Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins.

“It’s real to me dammit”- Wrestling fans jubilant after CM Punk finally gets lifelong dream fulfilled on SmackDown

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After more than two decades of relentless dedication, CM Punk has finally secured his place in the main event of WrestleMania. Last night on SmackDown, The Best in the World signed the contract for a highly anticipated triple threat match against Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins. However, little did he know that this signing would mark the realization of his lifelong dream.

In an emotional moment, Paul Heyman revealed to The Second City Saint that he would officially headline The Grandest Stage of Them All. Punk stood in disbelief, processing the magnitude of the moment before regaining his composure. Without hesitation, he turned to the WWE Universe, the same fans who had chanted his name for over a decade, and expressed his heartfelt gratitude.

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The Best in the World also took a moment to thank his hometown of Chicago, acknowledging their unwavering support throughout his journey. However, Roman Reigns quickly interrupted, demanding that Punk show him the respect he deserved, claiming he was the reason Punk was getting the main event spot.

To everyone’s surprise, the former AEW star didn’t hesitate—he looked Reigns in the eye and sarcastically thanked him, referring to him as his Tribal Chief. Nonetheless, despite competing in seven WrestleManias throughout his career, this will mark Punk’s first time headlining The Grandest Stage of Them All. As the biggest match of his career looms, all eyes will be on Punk to see how he prepares for this.

WWE Universe reacts to CM Punk finally getting his WrestleMania main event

The WWE Universe has been reveling in excitement since the announcement that CM Punk will headline WrestleMania 41. Fans can hardly believe that The Best in the World is finally set to fulfill his lifelong dream on the grandest stage. While some have called it the perfect moment, others have hailed it as the ideal main event for The Grandest Stage of Them All.

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Triple H and CM Punk (via WWE)

However, a section of the fanbase wasn’t entirely on board with Punk headlining Night 1, believing he had a storyline worthy of closing Night 2 instead. With opinions divided, here are some of the top fan reactions on X:

Fans also took notice of Seth Rollins’ visible frustration as he watched his biggest rival achieve the dream of a lifetime. Many speculated that The Visionary might go to extreme lengths to sabotage The Straight Edge Superstar’s opportunity before he even makes it to WrestleMania. With tensions running high, the road to The Show of Shows is becoming more unpredictable and thrilling than ever.

CM Punk reveals the favor was not main eventing WrestleMania

For months, fans have speculated about the mysterious favor Paul Heyman owes CM Punk. As WrestleMania approached, many believed Heyman’s favor was helping Punk secure a spot in the main event. However, Punk’s confirmed main event status has proven that theory wrong. Now, fans wonder what Heyman truly owes The Best in the World.

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Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, and CM Punk (via WWE)

During the segment, Reigns smirked and confidently declared that the favor had now been repaid to The Best in the World. However, just as The OTC was about to say more, Punk cut him off. He firmly stated that this was not the favor he had been referring to for months. With that revelation, the mystery remains far from over.

Speculation continues to swirl around the favor owed to The Second City Saint. Some believe it could involve Heyman’s allegiance to Punk in the future. Others suggest it might lead to a world title opportunity after WrestleMania.

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